Solid lifter valve adjustment

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by Charlie Hansen, Aug 13, 2010.

  1. Charlie Hansen

    Charlie Hansen Member

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    The 59 235 for my 50 is back from the machine shop and is going back together. The manual gives me hot valve clearance numbers. I would like to know cold numbers to get me in the ballpark. Thanks
     
  2. vwnate1

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    Initial Valve Adjustment

    Same thing ,use .020" on the exhausts .


    Just re-check and adjust them as needed once you've broken it in .

    For Max. performance you can run the intake gaps down to .010" .
     

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